Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Telescope, v. 8, n. 1 (January 1959), p. 2

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Editorial ^UBLISHEO BY Great Lakes Model Shipbuilders' Guild 5401 Woodward Avenue Detroit 2, Mich igan OFFICERS Capt. William J. Cowles President Detroit, Michigan William N. Stevens. ...Vice-President Detroit, Michigan Capt. Joseph E. Johnston..Sec-Treas. Detroit, Michigan DIRECTORS Robert L. Ruhl........Detroit Robert H. Davison....Ferndale William Hoey.........Ferndale Kenneth L. Fairbanks. .. Detroit John A. Leonetti.......Warren Leo Flagler Windsor, Ont. THE GUILD Organized in 1952 to locate, acquire, and preserve information and objects related to the histor'y of shipping on the Great Lakes and to make same available to the public through the Museum of Great Lakes History and the columns of Telescope. The construction of authentic scale models of Great Lakes ships is one of the prime objectives of the organization, which has brought into being the largest existing collection of models of these ships. The Museum of Great Lakes History, located at 5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 2, Michigan, is official headquarters for the organization and repository of all of its holdings. The Guild is incorporated as an organization for no profit under the laws of the State of Michigan. No member receives any compensation for his services. Donations to the Guild are Deductible for tax Income purposes. Supported in part by THE DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY **** Joseph E.Johnston, Editor WANTED: A MARINE MUSEUM EXHIBITOR The City of Detroit, Civil Service Commission, 6th Floor, City-County Building is accepting a implications for competitive examinations for the above position. This is the position that has been filled by your Editor for the past 10 years and involves the responsibility for the operation of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum,the Maritime Division of the Detroit Historical Museum. Minimum Entrance Qualifications:- Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited year high school and preferably two years of college with courses related to American history; experience at sea or on the Great Lakes preferably as an officer, or reasonable technical museum experience; demonstrated skill in historical research; interest in maritime history; reasonable knowledge of shipping on the Great Lakes and its historical development and background; ability to speak in public and stimulate groups interested in maritime history; considerable skill in the use of woodworking tools; physically active; tact in dealing with the public; no disabling impairments of vision, speach, hearing, or members. Age limits: Minimum - 30. Salary: $5^05 to$5792. Residence Requirements: Any citizen of the U.S. is eligible to apply, but must reside within the city if employed. Filing Period: Until June 30, 1959. For complete information apply to the above address. January 30, 1959 7-30 FM. Detroit Historical Museum 5^01 Woodward Ave. REGARDING THE ABOVE. Certain persons who have learned of the above examination have thought it to be advantageous to discuss the matter with the Director, Mr.Henry D.Brown, or with me. While I can not speak for Mr.Brown I may say that I will be happy to talk briefly with interested persons but can give any specific information such as answers to questions in the examination. The examination and appointment arein the hands of the Commission and no one else. The story of the Arnold Line was made available to us by Mr.George A.Osborn publisher of the Sault Ste. Marie Evening News

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